Ethiopian opts for 16 GE9X to power 777X fleet

GE Aerospace has reached an agreement with Ethiopian Airlines for 16 GE9X engines to power the airline’s new fleet of 777X aircraft. Ethiopian Airlines is the first GE9X customer in Africa. “Today’s order represents the next chapter in our successful partnership that has spanned decades and ensures Ethiopian Airlines continues to be at the forefront of commercial aviation,” said GE Aerospace commercial engines and service president and CEO Russell Stokes. Ethiopian Airlines CEO Mesfin Tasew said: “Ethiopian Airlines and GE Aerospace have a long partnership and today we are continuing that into the future with this order of GE9X engines